I shoot in a primarily photojournalistic style. For families that means I spend a few hours just hanging out – usually at home or in this case at the boys’ favorite patch of woods, where there were ‘secret spots’ that only they could lead us to. I’ve known their mother my whole life, but never had a chance to meet her beautiful boys until our latest trip to Eugene, Oregon. I absolutely love the opportunity to spend a few hours with a family and get to know their special dynamics and favorite things. I feel it’s the best way to capture personalities authentically – just let them loose to be themselves and see what happens. And this is what happened on a fine Oregon August day.

5 Responses to “Day In The Life // Justice, Aiden and Jude”

So delightful to see a family portrait session where boys are allowed to be boys. No more neckties and itty-bitty sports jackets. I love the tree climbing, playing with sticks and swinging high. What a creative shoot!

I love these family sessions. They are so genuine in their play. Justice, Aiden and Jude seem to be very intentional in their climbing and running and exploring, but when that silliness breaks through it’s equally charming.
And that last shot; that last shot makes me want to cry, and I don’t even know why. It’s overwhelmingly lovely.